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BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Segment
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
EUR (€)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax $ (42) [1] $ (47) $ (6) [1] $ (183) $ (216)  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description     31      
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases $ 177   177     € 158
Percentage Of Sale On Receivables 85.00%          
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement $ 220 $ 245 680 $ 780    
Cash Drawn From Facility $ 105   $ 105   $ 106  
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Instrument, Maximum Exposure, Percent 10.00%          
Number of Operating Segments | Segment 4          
Solutia and Taminco [Member]            
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]            
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax $ (47)          
[1] See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation" regarding correction of prior period foreign currency translation.